Jamie Smith's MABON were brought up playing Welsh folk tunes, but quickly embraced traditional sounds from all Celtic countries. They are now celebrating two decades of creating irresistible, joyful, imaginative and bold tunes. Stephanie Mitchell talks...

Jamie Smith's MABON were brought up playing Welsh folk tunes, but quickly embraced traditional sounds from all Celtic countries. They are now celebrating two decades of creating irresistible, joyful, imaginative and bold tunes. Stephanie Mitchell talks to drummer iolo about playing Womad in New Plymouth next year, being an avid reader, and Tom Jones.

Spanish prosecutors have charged pop music star Shakira with tax evasion, alleging she failed to pay more than 14.5 million euros (NZ$24m) between 2012 and 2014. The Colombian singer denied the...

Spanish prosecutors have charged pop music star Shakira with tax evasion, alleging she failed to pay more than 14.5 million euros (NZ$24m) between 2012 and 2014. The Colombian singer denied the charges.